GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) has officially named its on-campus dental clinic the Erma Neal Thomas Dental Clinic, honoring a trailblazing alumna whose lifelong dedication to public health transformed dental hygiene education and care in North Carolina. A Career of Firsts and Community Commitment Erma Neal Thomas graduated from WCC’s Dental Hygiene program…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Dedicates Dental Clinic in Honor of Erma Neal Thomas
One Woman’s Vision Powers Goldsboro’s Growing Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in Goldsboro is set to take place this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro — now under a new banner: the Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival. While the name has changed from “Jams Out Juneteenth,” the heart of the festival remains the…… read more »
Armed Homicide Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit Across Wayne County
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
Cards, Community, and Connection: Councilwoman Brandi Matthews Hosts “UNO & Uplift” Event to Empower Youth and Families
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This Friday, District 4 Councilwoman Brandi Matthews is proving that sometimes, the best way to build stronger communities starts with a deck of UNO cards. Her latest event, “UNO & Uplift,” will take place on Friday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WA Foster Center in Goldsboro. But Matthews…… read more »
Goldsboro City Council Approves $93.68M Budget for FY 2025-26 with Focus on Revitalization, Crime Reduction, and Infrastructure
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro City Council has officially adopted its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, approving a comprehensive $93.68 million financial plan that prioritizes economic revitalization, the elimination of slum and blight, and the reduction of crime — all while bolstering the city’s infrastructure, workforce, and community services. Passed during the council meeting on Monday,…… read more »
Friday Night Lights: Wayne Prep’s Football Era Begins
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…… read more »
Saving Goldsboro’s Youth: A Bold New Approach to Gang Prevention
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In recent years, concerns about gang formation and violence have risen sharply in Goldsboro and the surrounding Wayne County. Local leaders and organizations are taking a closer look at how to address this complex issue that affects many of the community’s youth and families. Among those spearheading these efforts is Dr. Dave…… read more »
Grants Now Open: NCCF Launches $500K Fund for Education, Health, and Human Services in Eastern NC
Wayne County, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina nonprofits focusing on education, health, and human services have a significant funding opportunity beginning June 20. The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is opening applications for grants totaling $500,000 this year. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, aim to support…… read more »
Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
Wayne County Post 11 Wins Round 1 vs Archrival Garner, 7-4.
Carolina Athletic Park, Goldsboro —- In a rivalry that typically decides the Area 1 East Champion, Round 1 went to the home team. Wayne County(11-2) would waste no time in the first when Wyatt Lassiter would greet Garner starter Carrick Ryan with a one out first pitch single between third and short. Carter Adams would…… read more »
